pre-noun adjectival

Expression of surprise, anger.
  1. what (e.g. "what rudeness").

expression

Usu. as 〜の何たるか.
  1. what (something) is like.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
 
 
何たる なんたる

Contained Kanji Breakdown

what
なに なん カ (2nd, N5)
human radical (no. 9)
can, passable, approval
カ コク -べ.き (5th)
street, ward, town
チョウ テイ チン (3rd, N1)
mouth
くち コウ ク (1st, N4)